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CCB, HIE, ILE, NO, MDOAC, WBI: Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup of Calcium Channel Blocker and Beta Blocker Overdoses

Posted on May 08, 2023
Frank P Paloucek, BS, PharmD, FASHP, FAACT

Author:
Frank P Paloucek, BS, PharmD, FASHP, FAACT
Clinical Professor Emeritus
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy


Disclosure(s):
Dr. Paloucek has no relevant financial conflicts of interest in relation to this activity. The reviewers who contributed to this activity have nothing to disclose

Type of Activity: Knowledge-based

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss current guidelines and poison center protocols for the recognition and treatment of calcium channel blocker (CCB) and beta-blocker (BB) overdoses.
  • Discuss differences in the use of insulin, vasopressors, intralipid fat emulsions and methylene blue between normal therapeutic indications and CCB or BB overdoses.
  • Outline factors not commonly considered in the treatment of an individualized patient at initiation and in response to therapeutic interventions.
Target Audience: Pharmacists Fee: $10 (or $70 for all 10 courses). For C4 2022 participants who registered for the live program, please use the access code provided to you by email.
Release Date: September 19, 2022 Expiration Date: September 19, 2024
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour CE: 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)

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Modified on May 08, 2023